Daniel David Norris Bio Info

Resides in Johnson City, TN in the offseason. Helped to raise money for a project called "Jacob's Nature Park at Sinking Creek", an outdoor learning center in his hometown of Johnson City, TN. Attended Science Hill High School, where he went 33-3 during his career, including an 8-2 record with a 2.24 ERA and 123 strikeouts as a senior.

2015

Began the 2015 season in the Toronto Blue Jays organization before being acquired along with Matt Boyd and Jairo Labourt in exchange for David Price on July 30. Made 13 starts between the Tigers and Blue Jays and had a 3-2 record with a 3.75 ERA (60.0IP/25ER) and 45 strikeouts. Began the season with the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the first time in his career he has made an Opening Day roster. Earned the first win of his major league career on April 9 at the New York Yankees, allowing three runs on six hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 5.2 innings. Established a career high with seven strikeouts on April 25 at Tampa Bay. Optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on May 1 -- made 16 starts with Buffalo and had a 3-10 record with a 4.27 ERA (90.2IP/43ER) and 78 strikeouts. Allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his first nine starts with Buffalo from May 6-June 18 -- during the stretch he had a 3.44 ERA (49.2IP/19ER) and 51 strikeouts. Made his Tigers debut on August 2 at Baltimore and earned the win, tossing a career-long 7.1 innings and allowing one run on four hits with one walk and five strikeouts. Hit a home run in his first professional plate appearance, a two-run home run in the second inning on August 19 at the Chicago Cubs off of Jon Lester to record his first major league hit, home run and RBI -- became the first Tiger pitcher to hit a home run in a game since Jason Johnson on June 8, 2005 at the Los Angeles Dodgers and the first American League pitcher to hit a home run at Wrigley Field. Sidelined from August 20-September 16 with a right oblique strain. Threw 5.0 perfect innings and struck out four batters in his start on September 22 vs. the Chicago White Sox. Posted a 1-0 record with a 1.76 ERA (15.1IP/3ER) and 11 strikeouts in four starts after his return from the disabled list. • Compiled a 0-2 record with a 6.19 ERA (16.0IP/11ER) and 12 strikeouts in four home starts...went 3-0 with a 2.86 ERA (44.0IP/14ER) and 33 strikeouts in nine starts on the road. Posted a 1-0 record with a 1.57 ERA (23.0IP/4ER) and 14 strikeouts in five starts against AL Central opponents...AL Central foes batted .152 (12-for-79) against him. Lefthanded hitters posted a .259 (15-for-58) average against him...righthanders batted .228 (38-for-167) with him on the mound.

2014

Appeared in five games for Toronto, making one start. Made his Major League debut on Sept. 5 at BOS...Struck out David Ortiz, the only batter faced in the 7th inning preserving a 4-3 lead. Made his first career start on Sept. 25 vs. SEA... Allowed two runs in 3.1 IP, receiving a no-decision in a 7-5 loss. Was 2nd among TOR MILB pitchers in wins (12-2 record) and strikeouts (163). Was selected to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, and pitched a clean 2nd inning for the U.S. Team, with one strikeout. Spent time at three levels in 2014, starting in Dunedin (High-A), earning a selection to the Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star Team, before stops in New Hampshire (AA) and Buffalo (AAA). Was named to Baseball America's First Team Overall Minor League All-Star Team. Became the first Bisons pitcher in the modern era to strikeout 10+ in consecutive starts (Aug. 10-15) ... Fanned 13 of his 19 batters faced on Aug. 15 one shy of Bisons record ... Overal with Buffalo fanned 38 of 85 batters (44.7%). Had arthroscopic surgery on October 7 to remove bone spurs and loose bodies from his left (pitching) elbow. On January 21, 2015 was named by MLB as the third-best LHP prospect in baseball.